Principal Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform. Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small. Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together! Principal Software Engineer – Platform Experience Team Description Join the Platform Experience team, a core group within our GPTO Engineering organization, where you will report to the Director of Engineering. Our team is on a mission to provide the unshakeable foundation of trust, security, and scale for the entire Anaplan ecosystem. We empower our internal developers and external partners to build with speed and confidence. Your Impact Lead the technical vision and execution for our Platform Experience, spanning Product Security, Platform Management, and Data Integration . Architect and build the next generation of highly available , secure, and scalable services that form the backbone of our platform . Collaborate with architects and Product Partners to align implementation patterns with long-term direction Apply a product mindset to ensure platform solutions meet business and customer needs Set the standard for engineering excellence through hands-on coding, insightful design, and strategic guidance across our backend technology stack (Java, Kotlin, Go, .NET). Mentor engineers across teams through design input, code reviews, and best practice sharing Champion innovation in performance, tooling, and platform features Drive technical planning, shape our long-term strategy, and lead critical incident retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement. Your Qualifications A seasoned software engineer with 12+ years of experience building and scaling complex platform, infrastructure, or data-centric systems Deep, hands-on expertise in designing and developing modern back-end applications (Java/J2EE) and distributed systems using RESTful APIs and event-driven patterns. Experience with K8s, public and private cloud; multi-region, multi-tenant topologies Experience with CI/CD, GitOps , and high-velocity release workflows Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills Preferred Skills Proven experience influencing architecture and platform strategy Passion for technical mentorship and elevating engineering culture Experience scaling systems under high throughput demands Ability to drive sustainable delivery without sacrificing quality Comfortable navigating globally distributed teams and asynchronous collaboration Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age